# NTSB Accident CHI08CA250
> **PIPER J-3** · 2008-08-10 · North Branch, MN, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI08CA250
- **Event ID:** 20080905X01391
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-08-10
- **Location:** North Branch, MN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.481945, -92.988334
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** J-3
- **Registration:** N42080
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The loss of engine power as a result of oil starvation to the number one rod bearing and number one connecting rod.  Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain.

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